Counselor, School Counseling & Student Support, Education ​/ Teaching

High School Counselor

Reports To:

High School Principal

Job Qualifications:

· Master's degree or higher in school counseling

· Alabama Certification in School Counseling

Job Goal:
Address needs of students in areas of academic success, personal/social functioning, career exploration.

Performance Responsibilities:

· Develops, implements, and evaluates local school guidance plan in accordance with standards set forth in local system plan and State plan.

· Provides individual counseling and guidance.

· Consults with parents/guardians, teachers, staff about needs of students.

· Attends counselor meetings, professional development, and maintains a professional development plan.

· Consults with colleagues and with Director of Student Services regarding student needs.

· Provides orientation for new students, parents/guardians, and faculty.

· Administers tests and analyzes and interprets test results.

· Serves as building test coordinator.

· Assists students in selecting courses.

· Participates in teams, including Professional Learning Communities, Building Based Student Support Team, 504 team, Special Education/IEP team and others as directed by principal.

· Maintains appropriate records and reports.

· Provides information and resource services for students and parents/guardians.

· Exhibits positive human relations skills.

· Demonstrates proficiency in oral communication.

· Complies with local, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws affecting areas of responsibility. Abides by appropriate professional Code of Ethics.

· Maintains appropriate professional licenses and memberships.

· Serves as a crisis counselor when need arises, sometimes necessitating deviation from typical work hours.

· Other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Terms Of Employment:
Ten-month position. Salary based on Mountain Brook Teacher's Salary Schedule.

Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policies on evaluation of professional personnel.